Thread: Happy TEFLr’s Day

Hey ChatGPT is there a Happy TEFLrs day other than Cathouse’s ‘all the Leo you can drink for a 100 baht’ Thursday afternoon special at Nana?

I don't believe there is a specific "TEFLr Day" or celebration day specifically for TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) teachers on the official global calendar.


There are some related observances that celebrate teachers more broadly:


- World Teachers' Day (October 5) - organized by UNESCO to recognize teachers worldwide
- National Teacher Appreciation Week (first full week of May in the US)
- International Literacy Day (September 8)


However, different countries or organizations might have their own celebration days for language teachers that I'm not aware of. If you're looking to recognize TEFL professionals, you could consider creating an event or celebration within your organization or community.


Would you like me to suggest some ideas for how you might organize a TEFL teacher appreciation day?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Fuck yeah, those bozos are desperate for t
Some recognition.

# Ideas for Organizing a TEFL Teacher Appreciation Day


Here are some ways you could organize a meaningful TEFL teacher appreciation day:


## Event Ideas
- Host a "Languages Around the World" gathering where TEFL teachers share food, music, and cultural elements from countries they've taught in
- Organize a professional development workshop followed by a social celebration
- Arrange a virtual global meetup if your TEFL community is international
- Plan a relaxing retreat day with activities that help teachers unwind


## Recognition Ideas
- Create certificates of achievement highlighting specific teaching accomplishments
- Establish awards in categories like "Most Innovative Teaching Methods" or "Cultural Bridge Builder"
- Compile a digital book of student success stories and testimonials
- Feature teacher profiles on your organization's website or social media


## Gift Ideas
- Customized teaching resources or classroom materials
- Language-themed gift baskets with items from different cultures
- Subscription to a professional development resource
- Self-care packages (teaching can be demanding!)
- Gift cards for bookstores or educational supply shops


## Timing Considerations
- Consider aligning with existing events like International Education Week
- Choose a time that doesn't conflict with busy teaching periods
- Make it an annual event on the same date each year to establish tradition


## Promotion
- Create a unique hashtag for social media
- Design simple digital badges teachers can share online
- Reach out to local education authorities or language schools to spread the word
- Connect with TEFL organizations like TESOL or IATEFL to see if they'd support the initiative


Would you like me to elaborate on any of these ideas or suggest how to implement them in a specific setting?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

ChatGPT you forgot the Leo.


# Ideas for Organizing a TEFL Teacher Appreciation Day with Leo Beer


Here are some ways to organize a meaningful TEFL teacher appreciation day that incorporates Leo beer (a popular Thai beer) for a more relaxed, social celebration:


## Event Ideas
- Host a Thai-themed evening social with Leo beer and Thai food to celebrate the significant TEFL community in Thailand
- Organize a "Teaching Tales" happy hour where teachers can share stories over Leo beers
- Plan an international beer tasting featuring Leo beer alongside brews from other countries where TEFL is popular
- Arrange a casual outdoor gathering with Leo beer, international snacks, and lawn games


## Leo Beer Integration
- Create custom Leo beer labels with "TEFL Champions" or personalized teacher names
- Design Leo beer coasters with teaching quotes or TEFL terminology
- Offer a selection of Leo beer varieties (Leo, Leo Super, etc.) with tasting notes
- Set up a Leo beer station with Thai-inspired cocktail options using Leo as a base


## Social Activities
- Organize a pub quiz with TEFL and international language/culture trivia, with Leo beer prizes
- Plan a "cheers in different languages" toast using Leo beer
- Create a relaxed networking environment where teachers can connect over Leo beers
- Arrange for a local Thai restaurant or food truck to provide pairings with Leo beer


## Timing & Venue
- Consider hosting at a Thai restaurant that serves Leo beer
- Look for outdoor venues during pleasant weather for a beer garden atmosphere
- Choose an evening or weekend timeframe when teachers can fully relax and enjoy


## Responsible Considerations
- Ensure non-alcoholic options are available for non-drinkers
- Arrange transportation options for attendees
- Consider a drink ticket system to maintain a professional atmosphere
- Make sure the focus remains on teacher appreciation, with Leo beer as an enhancement rather than the central feature


Would you like me to elaborate on any specific aspect of incorporating Leo beer into your TEFL appreciation event?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Those that consider beer Leo acceptable as a beverage of choice should be hung in the public square.
FOW.

What a great idea. Thanks Willy.

Looks like it's 'Get a fkin life Willy' Day.

Again.

How about a dust up at what was the On Nut beer garden?
Pin the hairstyle on BKK Phil- before he bans you for the event.

I recall his idea to start a teacher’s centre in Siam square full of teaching resources, books and lessons plans. Teachers could just drop in after a days work and share lesson plans and teaching ideas…

Huh...

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In Thailand teachers celebrate two different 'teachers' day". One is more of a teacher appreciation day where the students show their appreciation with cards and gifts to the teachers. The other is more of a convention of teachers with speeches and such from dignitaries. Schools in Thailand dont separate 'TEFL' teachers from teachers of different studies for these activities. In fact it is common for the foreign teachers to receive far more gifts than the Thai teachers, we are quite lovable.
So no worries monkey boy, us teflers get a lot of appreciation from those that count. Don't the students at your school thank you for the clean toilets?

Originally Posted by david44

Punching down on others is a bad look, I am sure most would deplore attacks on Jews, Africans, African Americans, or The Australians be they aboriginal or immigrunt descent.

Some posters seems to have a down on certain jobs calling folks, ditch diggers, script kiddies,toilet attendants a much needed role, plumbers same and many here including yours truely appreciates mastery of tongues.As a happy wanker I'm always disappointed when people talk about sad tossers perhaps they aren't doing it right.

Oddly in the land of Chang and vile brews like Archa and Cheers, cheap gutrot ,Lao Khao, Ya Dong , the ultimate insult here seems to be not BLD but Beer Leo Drinker, I wonder why?

Yep.why is that can a tefler or a waffler explain?

Originally Posted by BLD

Yep.why is that can a tefler or a waffler explain?

Shear poo ate tree, bardy funtastique
cud know put it batter yersel

Originally Posted by HuangLao

Those that consider beer Leo acceptable as a beverage of choice should be hung in the public square.
FOW.

Great idea. Thanks jeff

Originally Posted by david44

Shear poo ate tree, bardy funtastique
cud know put it batter yersel

Yeah thanks

Willy, why do you have such a hard on for TEFLers? Can you explain why you feel the way you do? Did a TEFLer take a job from you or something?

Just for you, William...

I'm a Tefler and I'm OK, I teach all night and I teach all day!

Verse 1) I teach all day, I prep all night, I plan my lessons just right, I drill the grammar, play some games, And keep my students bright!

(Chorus) I'm a Tefler and I'm OK, I teach all night and I teach all day!


(Verse 2) I sip my coffee, mark their tests, Correct their verbs, ignore the rest, They mix up tenses, but that’s fine, We'll practice till they're best!

(Chorus) I'm a Tefler and I'm OK, I teach all night and I teach all day!


(Verse 3) I love my job, I cross the globe, Teaching English in my robe, From online classes to big schools, My students fill my trove!
(Chorus) I'm a Tefler and I'm OK, I teach all night and I teach all day!


(Verse 4) I know my nouns, I love my verbs, Adjectives make lessons superb, Prepositions trip them up, But I'll teach ‘til they've learned each word!

(Chorus) I'm a Tefler and I'm OK, I teach all night and I teach all day!

(Verse 5) My backpack’s packed, I’m on my way, Another country calls today, New foods to eat, new words to speak, I teach, explore, and seize the day!

(Chorus) I'm a Tefler and I'm OK, I teach all night and I teach all day!

(Verse 6) My students joke, they make me smile, I watch them grow—it’s all worthwhile, From ABCs to fluent speech, One day they'll teach, too—that’s my dream!

(Final Chorus) I'm a Tefler and I'm OK, I teach all night and I teach all day!

Originally Posted by Topper

Just for you, William...

Willy's a wind up, but I have seen a lot of fucking shite in this business in 20 years.

e.g. People with MAs - the scourge of TEFL imo along with any TEFL cert other than a CELTA - who should be nowhere near a classroom.

And the CELTA is a good start. Nothing more than that though if you don't have good CPD.

I worked with a Scottish guy with a PhD in English Lit that couldn't be understood by the students. But, it looked good for the school, so he hung out in the teacher's office while the rest of us TEFLers got on with the job.

Yeah, qualifications, eh.

Scourge of TESOL.

Yeah, that wasn't my point.

Great to have an MA if you've got the practical stuff as well.

Not so great when someone is walking around calling themselves a professor, refusing to listen to a word of advice, and trying to lecture a bunch of 7 year olds.

Folks with coaching skills are in great demand esp at Ole Trafford, get onnit like an automobile hood

The Amorim Ultimatum...

The Peter principle is a concept in management developed by Laurence J. Peter which observes that people in a hierarchy tend to rise to "a level of respective incompetence": employees are promoted based on their success in previous jobs until they reach a level at which they are no longer competent, as skills in one job do not necessarily translate to another

Different industry admittedly, but CVs with a PhD usually get discounted immediately by me. These guys may be academically clever but experience has shown that they are rarely suitable for 12 hour shifts of monotonous work, which is often what it takes.

In Norway, companies are now demanding a Masters to enter the industry as a geologist. There is a big fall out rate of trainees because the work is often boring for them, and not 'demanding' enough, even though they don't know what they're doing.

I must admit that they're good with keyboards and software though.

I scraped a 2.2 but have always had a healthy work ethic, which has got me through.

Originally Posted by Mendip

Different industry admittedly, but CVs with a PhD usually get discounted immediately by me. These guys may be academically clever but experience has shown that they are rarely suitable for 12 hour shifts of monotonous work, which is often what it takes.

In Norway, companies are now demanding a Masters to enter the industry as a geologist. There is a big fall out rate of trainees because the work is often boring for them, and not 'demanding' enough, even though they don't know what they're doing.

I must admit that they're good with keyboards and software though.

I scraped a 2.2 but have always had a healthy work ethic, which has got me through.

I got a Desmond too.

Pretty decent considering I missed over half of the course.

How did you end up with a "proper" job then while I've been TEFLing the world for much of the last 2 decades?

^ I really don't know at times.

A combination of luck, looks and a winning personality, maybe?

Also, even after 30 odd years I really can't understand why they pay so well for a job so easy, so long as you're prepared for long periods away from home...

Never really been a problem tbh, and the older I get, the more I enjoy being away!